Category Buyer BioProcess Raw Materials

Sanofi • Morristown, NJ

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Ready to push the limits of what’s possible? Join Sanofi in one of our corporate functions and you can play a vital part in the performance of our entire business while helping to make an impact on millions around the world. As Global Category Buyer – BioProcess Raw Materials, you will be pivotal in developing, evolving, and executing strategic sourcing strategies for bioprocess raw materials, and single-use technologies, contributing directly to our manufacturing and supply chain excellence. Due to one of the strongest launch product pipelines in the pharma industry, you will spearhead innovation & seamless collaboration with strategic partners to ensure supply security, speed to market, right cost base and manufacturability both for commercial and pre-launch activities. About Sanofi: We’re an R&D-driven, AI-powered biopharma company committed to improving people’s lives and delivering compelling growth. Our deep understanding of the immune system – and innovative pipeline – enables us to invent medicines and vaccines that treat and protect millions of people around the world. Together, we chase the miracles of science to improve people’s lives.

Requirements

• 10 years' experience in Procurement /Sourcing within Pharmaceuticals, Aerospace, Automotive or FMCG.
• Minimum Bachelor’s degree from an accredited University.
• Strong Negotiation Skills with significant achievement of cost savings.
• Good understanding of raw materials’ especially BioProcess procurement value chain from R&D up to Commercial.
• Excellent stakeholders' management
• Good knowledge of bioprocess suppliers' landscapes along with their respective capabilities.
• Experience of complex supplier relationship management.
• Language: Excellent command of English is a must.

Nice To Haves

• French is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop innovative category strategies that have measurable benefit for Sanofi.
• Negotiate worldwide and deliver savings based on anticipation and consolidation of all business needs including robust negotiation plan preparation
• Negotiate large complex Bioprocess Master Supply Agreement or performance-based contract
• Drive major transversal category initiatives to build up state of the art practices and innovation in sourcing.
• Conduct Business review Meetings with suppliers
• Leverage both generative and predictive Artificial Intelligence in sourcing, scenario, and result augmentation.
• Ensure procurement technical excellence such as TCO, SRM, Market Intelligence, Risk Management, Innovation, Digital, CSR, HSE, compliance, quality at Global Level.
• Create and deliver category strategy from creation to execution
• Manage Global Business Reviews with strategic partners to ensure ambition and execution in both sides.
• Directly impact a €10 billion company revenue and support over 6 product launches in new vaccines over the next 5 years.
• Oversee key account management for strategic suppliers managing relationships.

Benefits

• Bring the miracles of science to life alongside a supportive, future-focused team.
• Discover endless opportunities to grow your talent and drive your career, whether it’s through a promotion or lateral move, at home or internationally.
• Enjoy a thoughtful, well-crafted rewards package that recognizes your contribution and amplifies your impact.
• Take good care of yourself and your family, with a wide range of health and wellbeing benefits including high-quality healthcare, prevention and wellness programs and at least 14 weeks’ gender-neutral parental leave.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees